Digital entertainment sites have been introducing a lot of bold content in recent months. Web series is one such content that does not have to face censorship like films and TV shows. Although there are web series that feature gay and lesbian characters, there are others that are exclusively about same-sex love and relationships. Below is my list of Indian web series that have gay and lesbian characters.
Here are the list of LGBTQ Web Series that you can watch online
Romil And Jugal
This is a gay web series from the Internet platform ALTBalaji, known for bold content. Romil and Jugal recreate Romeo and Juliet with a twist. Manraj Singh and Rajeev Siddhartha play the gay couple in this series. The couple engages in passionate kisses and intimate scenes, but you will need to have a paid ALTBalaji subscription to watch the entire series
The Other Love Story
In this Web Series, the lead actors are heterosexuals who admitted to having trouble kissing at the beginning. The two lead characters, Shweta Gupta and Spoorthi Gumaste, said that they had trouble expressing lesbian love because they were not experienced in performing that act. The web series is available on YouTube.
Love Life & Screw up
This web series is a story about the romantic relationships of lesbian and gay couples. Zeenat Aman plays a pivotal role in this web series, acting in the story. The other Cast of this Series are Mita Vashisht, Dolly Thakore, Kapil Kaustub Sharma, Yuvraaj Parashar, Diandra Soares, Sonali Raut, Akshay Sethi, Shushant Divgikr, Sezal Sharma, Vibhoutee Sharma, Meghaa, Shipra Kasana, Mahi Sharma, Ruchita Tahiliani, Ashish Sachdeva, Ashish Khatri, Riyaaz Qureshi and Rahul Vyaas. There is a lot going on within this series where Bigg Boss contestant Diandra Soares kisses Mahi Sharma and Sonali Raut & Yuvraj Parashar’s shower scene is made news. The series is available on YouTube.
UNTAG
This is the story of 6 individuals who have their own issues and problems. However, the story is mainly focused on one character and her struggles, the fat girl. Meiyang Chang and Naveen Polishetty plays the Gay characters in the show. They are joined by VJ Andy, Dipannita Sharma and Shiv Pandit.
All About Section 377
This is a fictional series about a heterosexual man living with two gay men. The series aims to educate the viewers on the struggles faced by the LGBT community in India. Amit Khanna and Ankit Bhatia play the gay couple while Gulshan Nain plays the straight man. You can watch this Web Series on YouTube.
Dev DD
Dev DD is the female version of the classic Devdas. Devika is a woman whose addiction to sex and alcohol threatens her life. She is the daughter of a rich businessman and an alcoholic wife. Her boyfriends are both men who are in love with her and have similar backgrounds. Their relationship is based on mutual respect and understanding. This web-series is a fun-filled romantic comedy with some of the hottest kisses.
Class of 2017
This is a Teenage Web Series from Ekta Kapoor’s ALTBalaji, starring Rohan Shah and Gaurav Sharma. The series revolves around a young gay couple and the challenges they face in their relationship. The series features a couple of on-screen kisses, which the viewer can watch. The other cast of this Series include Shweta Bajpai, Krissann Barretto, Anshuman Malhotra, Rohit Suchanti, Ashish Chanchlani and Pooja S Jadhav.
Twisted
Twisted is a romantic-thriller web series from Vikram Bhatt starring Nia Sharma and Namit Khanna. Their was a queer twist in the story where Alia and her live-in-relationship girlfriend Dr. Zara Khan indulged in some intimate kissing and lovemaking. You can watch this series on YouTube.
Tanlines
Tanlines is centered around six teenagers who take a holiday together after college. Mehak and Prachi are lesbians and their secret comes out in the open in the web series. Raviza Chauhan and Sachi Maker portray the role of the lesbian couple. You can watch this interesting web series on SonyLiv and YouTube.
Confessions It’s Complicated
This web series tells the story of three girls: Nupur Murthy from Coimbatore, Raka Ghosh from Kolkata and Sameera Saxena from New Delhi start their career in Mumbai with a news organization, Pulse. They are exposed to a city they have never been before. Their stories are intertwined with the lives of the city dwellers, and how they manage the challenges they face. The character endorsing the sponsor products in every episode. You can watch this Web Series on YouTube.
Many consider LGBTQ relationships to be unconventional, and many consider them to be a deadly disease! Love is not a crime, and every individual deserves the right to experience love. Let us not judge people based on their sexual preferences. Hopefully, The web series helps some more people to come out of the closet.
